State of Emergency Declared for Oklahoma Counties

State of Emergency Declared for 56 Oklahoma Counties, Kansas City, Washington County, FL

The state of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency for 56 counties due to a powerful winter storm that is pounding the state. Blizzard conditions have moved into the state, creating whiteout conditions, prompting the  closure of highways in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Kansas

Kansas City Mayor has declared a State of Emergency for the city.

• “This declaration allows the city to keep crews on, add additional personal to battle the storm, waive administrative and budget routine requirements and collective bargaining agreements, so that we are able to meet public safety and transportation needs without undue delay,” James said.  “Essentially we’re calling in everyone we can to help.” He said.
• “This storm has the potential to be quite serious, and we know it’s going to dump somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 or more inches on Kansas City.”

Florida

Washington County in Florida has declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding. Torrential rains have inundated roadways causing dangerous driving conditions.

• Significant flooding on the Choctawhatchee River is forecast with some sections expected to reach major flooding stage this week.

Mid-America:  Second major winter storm in five days

National Weather Service (NWS) has advised everyone from southern Texas to east-central Michigan to prepare for “one of the biggest winter storms to hit the region.”

U.S. Weather Hazards Map – February 26, 2013 – Source: NWS

Storm Forecast

• The latest storm is forecast to dump up to 18 inches of snow in some locations, like its predecessor 5 days ago. Some 10-14 inches of snow will be common through Tuesday night,  forecasters said.
• Parts of 14 states are under winter weather alerts including Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana.
• Blizzard Warnings are in effect for southeast Colorado, southwest Kansas, Northeast New Mexico, northwest Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Panhandle and the Texas Panhandle.
• Winter Storm Watches cover parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
• additional details at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/largemap.php

Texas

A historic blizzard has buffeted Texas Panhandle, shutting down roads and airports, knocking out power in multiple areas.

• The blizzard dumped more than 19 inches of snow in Amarillo on Monday, setting a new record for the snowiest February day.

Australia

The Mid North and Coffs Coast have been declared disaster zones by the Australian Pm and New South Wales Premier, as  10,000 people in the Kempsey shire remain isolated by flood waters.

• Disaster Declared in 11 Australian Zones
• “This is the second largest flood I’ve seen in 45 years, probably the third largest in 100 years.” said a long time resident of the Thora Valley.  “1950 was the really big one, followed by 2001, and then this current event,” he said.
• Australia’s weather bureau is forecasting 24-hour rainfalls totals in south-east Queensland of up to 200mm.

Related Links

• Disaster Declared in 11 Australian Zones February 25, 2013

• Towns Evacuated as Major Flooding Hits NSW, Australia February 23, 2013
• Wildfires Rage Across Australia February 13, 2013
• Final Eviction Notice to Australians? January 28, 2013
• Australian floods force evacuation of thousands in 2 states January 29, 2013
• Disaster declared in NSW

• Back-to-back Australian Disasters [index page for Australian disasters 2010 – 2013]

Cyclone RUSTY

LW IR Sat image of Tropical Cyclone RUSTY –  with projected path.  Source: CIMSS

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